How to Pronounce Nominal

To pronounce "nominal", say NOM-in-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈnɑm.ɪnl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈnɑm.ɪnl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nominal”

"nominal" has 3 syllables: nom-in-al. It rhymes with phenomenal and abdominal, if that helps it stick.

What does nominal mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) A noun or word group that functions as part of a noun phrase.

    “This sentence contains two nominals.”

  2. (grammar) A part of speech that shares features with nouns and adjectives. (Depending on the language, it may comprise nouns, adjectives, possibly numerals, pronouns, and participles.)

adjective

  1. Of, resembling, relating to, or consisting of a name or names.
  2. Assigned to or bearing a person's name.

Synonyms

normaltrifling

Antonyms

real

Words that rhyme with nominal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

phenomenalabdominalhominal

Related words

nominativetokentokenishformaltitularspecifiedminimalminimum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nominal"?▾

"Nominal" has 3 syllables: nom · in · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "nominal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nominal" is /ˈnɑm.ɪnl̩/.

What does "nominal" mean?▾

Nominal: (grammar) A noun or word group that functions as part of a noun phrase.

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